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Overview |
UNCW | Milligan | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,987 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,111 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,605 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,606 | $21,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,516 | $28,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCW | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,370 | 1,164 | ||
| Admitted | 12,856 | 818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 70.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 29.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1120/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 |
Academics |
UNCW | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $263 |
Diversity |
UNCW | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UNCW | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | Milligan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (17,987 students vs. 1,200 students)
UNCW vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or Milligan?
- Milligan University is 748.5% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($37,700.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.5% higher at Milligan than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($37,700.00 vs. $20,111.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than Milligan ($18,606 vs. $21,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 57.6% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($8,000 vs. $12,605)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 337.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($28,521 vs. $6,516)
UNCW vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or UNCW .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 34 points higher than at Milligan (1128)
- Incoming UNCW students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Milligan (25)
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Milligan (70.3%)
UNCW vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW or Milligan? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Milligan and UNCW.
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Milligan graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,500)
- UNCW graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Milligan graduates. ($211 vs. $263)
- More Milligan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/